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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,337.44, 774,636.60 and 306,683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,337.44, 774,636.60 and 306,683.16 is: 423,217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,337.44 : 774,636.60 = 306,683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,337.44/774,636.60 = 306,683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,337.44x = 774,636.60 × 306,683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,337.44x = 237,568,000,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,568,000,339.66/561,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,217.81

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